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House Lawmakers’ Bill Targets Shipping Operations
Enhancements to the connectivity and security of the nation’s supply chain are proposed in legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Brookfield Infrastructure to Buy Triton in $4.7 Billion Deal
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners agreed to buy Triton International, the world’s largest owner of intermodal shipping containers, for $4.7 billion.
EPA’s new emission standards would boost heavy truck equipment costs
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s newly unveiled standards aimed at drastically reducing carbon emissions from heavy trucks would boost equipment costs for manufacturers, fleets and owner-operators. In a 717-page…
NMFTA names Ray West COO
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA) the group representing the less-than-truckload industry, said Wednesday it has named Ray West its chief operating officer. As head of NMFTA’s daily operations, West…
Make the most of SFI, say farming advisers
Farmers Weekly Recent announcements on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship gave more detail on the newest options. Kings Crops sustainable farming adviser, Fiona Tweedie, and technical adviser,…
Fleet Executives Split on Inward-Facing Cameras
MINNEAPOLIS — The benefits of inward-facing cameras on trucks have turned out mostly to be a plus, but getting buy-in from drivers hasn’t come easily, according to a panel of safety executives.
Get Ready to Pay More for a Stamp in July
The U.S. Postal Service is set to raise the cost of a first-class stamp from 63 cents to 66 cents, effective July 9.
A look back at 1977: Will dockworkers strike?
FreightWaves Classics is sponsored by Old Dominion Freight Line — Helping the World Keep Promises. Learn more here. FreightWaves explores the archives of American Shipper’s nearly 70-year-old collection of shipping and…
The Bud Light Boycott, Explained as Much as Is Possible
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Fleet Executives Split on Inward-Facing Cameras
MINNEAPOLIS — The benefits of inward-facing cameras on trucks have turned out mostly to be a plus, but getting buy-in from drivers hasn’t come easily, according to a panel of safety executives.
